Description

The 8″ Water Softener with Manual Backwash Head is a compact and cost-effective water-treatment solution designed to reduce water hardness by removing calcium and magnesium ions. It is ideal for residential and light commercial applications where hard water can cause scale build-up, reduced appliance efficiency, increased soap consumption and deposits in plumbing and water-heating equipment.

The system uses water-softening ion-exchange resin to reduce hardness as water passes through the resin bed. Calcium and magnesium ions are exchanged during the ion-exchange process, helping to produce softened water and reduce the formation of hard-water scale.

The system is supplied with a manual backwash and regeneration control head, providing a simple and reliable method of maintaining the softener without relying on an automatic electrical control valve. The valve is manually operated to perform the required backwash and regeneration cycles, allowing the resin bed to be cleaned and its softening capacity restored when required.

The manual configuration is particularly suitable for installations where simplicity, reliability, manual control and independence from automatic electrical controls are important. The operator can initiate the required backwash and regeneration cycle according to water usage, incoming water hardness and the condition of the resin bed.

The 8″ configuration provides a compact water-softening solution for installations where space is limited. It is particularly suitable for smaller residential and light commercial applications. Correct system sizing should be based on the incoming water hardness, required flow rate, daily water consumption and the softener’s resin capacity.

Features:

• 8″ diameter water softener vessel.
• Water-softening ion-exchange resin.
• Manual backwash and regeneration control head.
• Designed to reduce calcium and magnesium hardness.
• Helps prevent hard-water scale build-up in plumbing and appliances.
• Helps protect geysers, washing machines, dishwashers and other water-using equipment.
• Manual backwash operation for simple maintenance.
• Manual regeneration when required.
• No electrical supply required for the manual control valve.
• Compact and space-saving design.
• Suitable for residential and light commercial applications.
• Durable FRP pressure vessel.
• Suitable for point-of-entry water treatment.
• Helps improve the effectiveness of soaps and detergents.
• Helps reduce the effects of hard water on plumbing and equipment.
• Low-maintenance water-softening solution.
• Reliable and simple mechanical operation.

Specifications:

• Vessel diameter: 8″.
• System type: Water softener / hardness reduction system.
• Pressure vessel: FRP (Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic).
• Softening media: Water-softening ion-exchange resin.
• Control valve: Manual backwash and regeneration valve.
• Valve operation: Manual.
• Installation: Vertical.
• Treatment process: Ion exchange.
• Primary hardness reduction: Calcium and magnesium ions.
• Regeneration: Manual, as required.
• Regeneration method: Salt/brine regeneration.
• Application: Point-of-entry water treatment.
• Power requirement: No electrical supply required for the manual control valve.

Benefits of Water Softening:

Hard water contains elevated levels of calcium and magnesium, which can form scale when water is heated or evaporates. Scale can accumulate inside pipes, geysers, washing machines, dishwashers and other water-using equipment, potentially reducing efficiency and increasing maintenance requirements.

The water softener reduces hardness through an ion-exchange process. As water passes through the resin bed, the resin exchanges calcium and magnesium ions, producing softened water that is less likely to form hard-water scale.

Softened water can also improve the performance of soaps and detergents, potentially reducing the amount required for cleaning. It can help reduce mineral deposits on surfaces, plumbing fixtures and water-using appliances.

As the ion-exchange resin becomes saturated with hardness ions, it must be regenerated to restore its softening capacity. The manual control head allows the operator to perform the required backwash and regeneration process when necessary.

Technicians normally carry out regeneration using a salt/brine solution, which restores the resin’s ability to exchange hardness ions. The frequency of regeneration will depend on the hardness of the incoming water, water consumption and the resin’s available softening capacity.

The compact 8″ configuration is particularly suited to smaller installations where available space is limited, while the manual control head provides straightforward operation without automatic electronic programming.

Applications:

• Residential homes.
• Apartments and smaller properties.
• Guest houses.
• Lodges.
• Small commercial buildings.
• Offices.
• Restaurants.
• Laundry applications.
• Hard-water areas.
• Geyser and water-heating protection.
• Washing machine and dishwasher protection.
• Point-of-entry water treatment.
• General domestic water softening.
• Applications where manual regeneration is preferred.
• Installations where space is limited.
• Installations where simple mechanical operation is preferred.

Why Choose an 8″ Water Softener?

• Hardness Reduction: Helps reduce calcium and magnesium ions responsible for hard-water scale.
• Scale Protection: Helps reduce scale build-up in pipes, geysers, appliances and plumbing equipment.
• Manual Backwashing: Allows the operator to manually clean the resin bed as required.
• Manual Regeneration: Provides a simple method of restoring the resin’s softening capacity when required.
• Appliance Protection: Helps protect water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers and other water-using appliances.
• Improved Cleaning: Softened water allows soaps and detergents to work more effectively.
• Reduced Maintenance: Helps reduce hard-water deposits and associated cleaning and maintenance.
• No Electricity Required: The manual control valve does not require an electrical supply.
• Compact Design: The 8″ vessel is ideal for installations where available space is limited.
• Simple Operation: Manual controls provide straightforward operation without automatic electronic programming.
• Salt Regeneration: The ion-exchange resin can be regenerated using a salt/brine solution.
• Point-of-Entry Treatment: Can be installed to treat the main water supply entering a property.
• Residential & Light Commercial: Suitable for homes, guest houses, lodges and smaller commercial applications.